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  Comments Off on Romania and Bulgaria fully join borderless Schengen Zone after 13-year wait 0

  Romania and Bulgaria fully join borderless Schengen Zone after 13-year wait

  Europe, News January 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  Romania and Bulgaria officially joined the Schengen Area, marking the end of a 13-year wait. Now encompassing 29 countries, the borderless travel zone witnessed its most recent expansion as land border checks between Bulgaria, Romania, and their neighboring EU member states were opened.
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  Comments Off on US sanctions Russian and Iranian organizations over election disinformation campaigns 0

  US sanctions Russian and Iranian organizations over election disinformation campaigns

  Middle East, News, US January 2, 2025 , by IRIA

  The United States Treasury Department has imposed fresh sanctions on two Iranian and Russian organizations tied to disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing American voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
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  Biden administration announces nearly $2.5 billion aid for Ukraine before Trump takes office

  Europe, News, US January 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a new aid package for Ukraine totaling nearly $2.5 billion in military support, as his administration accelerates efforts to assist Kyiv in its ongoing battle against Russia.
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  Comments Off on Austria to buy 12 M-346FA light combat and trainer fighter jets from Italy 0

  Austria to buy 12 M-346FA light combat and trainer fighter jets from Italy

  Europe, News January 1, 2025 , by IRIA

  Austria has announced plans to purchase 12 Italian-made Leonardo M-346FA jets, which will serve dual purposes in both pilot training and national defense. The deal is currently being negotiated on a government-to-government basis between Vienna and Rome, according to a statement from Austria's Ministry of Defense.
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  Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar acquires Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace

  Europe, Middle East, News December 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has successfully acquired Piaggio Aerospace, one of Italy’s most iconic aviation companies, in a move that signals the rising global influence of the Turkish aerospace sector and breathes new life into a struggling European enterprise.
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  Comments Off on Greece to provide 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defense 0

  Greece to provide 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine to bolster its air defense

  Europe, News December 31, 2024 , by IRIA

  Greece has announced its decision to supply 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft and anti-missile munitions. This aid is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to fend off persistent Russian air attacks.
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  Comments Off on Finland police detain Russian-linked ship for damaging undersea power cable 0

  Finland police detain Russian-linked ship for damaging undersea power cable

  Europe, News December 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  Finnish authorities have detained a vessel allegedly linked to Russia as they investigate whether its anchor caused damage to a crucial power cable and several data cables beneath the sea on December 25, 2024.
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  Comments Off on North Korea launches ‘toughest’ policy against US in annual party meeting 0

  North Korea launches ‘toughest’ policy against US in annual party meeting

  Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2024 , by IRIA

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared a “toughest” response strategy to address what he described as growing threats from the United States and its allies during the annual meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
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  Comments Off on Russian President Putin apologizes over tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, stops short of taking blame 0

  Russian President Putin apologizes over tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, stops short of taking blame

  Europe, News December 29, 2024 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a formal apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for a “tragic incident” of Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that claimed 38 lives and raised questions about Russian air defense actions. But the Kremlin did not take responsibility for downing the flight.
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  Comments Off on China launches largest and most advanced Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship 0

  China launches largest and most advanced Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship

  Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2024 , by IRIA

  China held a launch ceremony for its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, now officially named Sichuan, at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The ceremony took place on December 27, 2024, at the shipyard operated by the state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

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